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Mary Love Olsen

  • March 13, 1922 - January 3, 2012
  • Houston, Texas
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“I will always remember my Aunt Mary Love as a strong, loving, and dignified lady. She taught me a lot about enjoying life. ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Bob Walters - Piemonte

“PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE SYMPATHY IN THE PASSING OF MARY LOVE...Peace be with you and your family.. ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: E. J. Chromcak - Houston, TX

“May the memories comfort you and bring you peace during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Isabel G. Hadley - Katy, TX

“Mary was a warm and wonderful person - we will miss her. Our deepest sympathy and blessings go out to her family. ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: June and Nancy Leap - TX

“We are so sorry to hear of your loss. My father, Wallace, spoke often of his cousin Mary Love and family get togethers. Brian and Janet Evans ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Brian Evans - Richardson, TX

“On behalf of the members of the San Jacinto Chapter of the DRT we express our sincere condolences and are saddened by your loss. Katherine Theilen...Read More » ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Katherine Theilen - Houston, TX

“On behalf of the members of the San Jacinto Chapter of the DRT we express our sincere condolences and are saddened by your loss. Katherine Theilen...Read More » ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Katherine Theilen - Houston, TX

“My thoughts and prayers are with the Olsen family. May God grant you peace and bless you with beautiful memories. ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Rebecca Blackmon - Katy, TX

“Mary's gentle and kind personality showed brightly at the Blue Bird Circle Shop where I met her. It was a pleasure to know her and to enjoy her as a...Read More » ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Martha Bair - Houston, TX

“Jo Frances & I are so sorry we will not be able to attend the service. Mary Love was a wonderful person. We so enjoyed knowing her, and she will be...Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Barry Greenlaw - Houston, TX

“Mary Love was such a gracious and sweet person. I loved getting to know her through DAR and DRT. She was one of the most kind persons I know. We...Read More » ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Phyllis V. Moody - Houston, TX

“I was sorry to hear of Mrs. Olsen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Peggy Klecka - Stafford, TX

“My beautiful Aunt and Godmother, Mary Love, will be missed by all who were privileged to know her. She was always gracious, gentle and loving with a...Read More » ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Diane Walters Lewis - Plano, TX

“Mary Love had many friends at The Women's Institute. As both a student and a board member, she was always a delight to be around. Her gentle spirit...Read More » ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Claudia Roeser, The Women's Institute - TX

“My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Praying the Lord will comfort you with His peace. Love to all! ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Beverly Lane - Houston, TX

“Janie and I always enjoyed our meetings with Mary Love. Her concern for others was always evident. My Dad, Edward Lee Evans in Georgetown, always got...Read More » ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Bruce & Janie Evans - Houston, TX


Mary Love (Parks) Olsen March 13, 1922 ~ January 3, 2012 Funeral services for Mary Love (Parks) Olsen, 89, of Houston, and a former resident of Somerville, are set for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Somerville with Rev. Corby Brizendine and Rev. Todd Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Somerville. Mary Love was born March 13, 1922 in Somerville, the daughter of Charles and Grace (Redford) Parks. She attended school in Somerville and was a Cum Laude graduate of the Texas School of Business and received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Houston in l944. She was a gracious, loving generous, kind and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a caring and thoughtful friend who was always interested in the well-being of others. She was involved with her community and volunteered her time selflessly to charitable and civic organizations such as serving as President of the Board of Directors of Houston Baptist University and being one of the founders of the Women's Institute of Houston. She served as a volunteer of the Blue Bird Circle Resale Shop that benefits Neurological Research at Texas Children's Hospital; the Junior League of Houston; Harris County Republican Women; Texas Medical Women's Auxillary; President of Achievement Reward College of Scientists; Sunday School Teacher for Bellaire Presbyterian Church; Docent at Bayou Bend Museum in Houston, Scottish Heritage Society – Stoneham Family Reunion; as well as many other civic and charitable organizations. Mary Love's gentle and caring demeanor touched countless lives during her time on earth. God's servant has been called home. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Roy Warren Olsen, M.D.; her children, Mary Anne and Mark Ernst of College Station, Roy and Leslie Olsen of Seabrook, and Richard and Camille Olsen of Austin; a sister, Etta Grace Hulme of Arlington; grandchildren, Zach Ernst of Austin, Claire Olsen of Austin and Madeline Olsen of Austin, Meghan Edmondson, Kelsey Edmondson, both of Houston and Kaitlyn Edmondson of Seabrook; nieces and nephews, Kaye Hale, Helen Nichols, Charlie Hulme and John Hulme, all of Arlington. Arrangements have been entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. We invite you to visit our website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com and sign the on-line register book for Mary Love (Parks) Olsen.